In this April 5, 2009 image made from KRT video, a rocket is lifted off from its launch pad in Musudan-ri, North Korea. (AP Photo/KRT TV, File)

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North Korea isn't done thumbing its nose at the world, and is now preparing to launch a third nuclear weapons test, a senior source tells Reuters. When asked if North Korea was planning another nuclear test, following its much-condemned 2006 and 2009 demonstrations, the official replied, "Soon. Preparations are almost complete." Observers say it may be Pyongyang's first test using highly enriched uranium, a worrying prospect, since it would mean North Korea could more easily produce warheads for long-range missiles.

I don't think North Korea is thumbing its nose at the world. I think the government's control over its people is starting to falter. These rockets and the grandstanding may just be the gov's attempts to prove to the people they are still in control. I wouldn't be surprised to see a revolution happen in that country.

Tology

Apr 24, 2012 10:21 AM CDT

They are getting good at making fireworks, maybe a 4th of July launch?